The purpose of this study is to use an imaging method called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in patients who have a tumor near an area of the brain that is believed to control language. The fMRI is a new kind of imaging that uses a strong magnetic field to look at functioning brain tissue. This kind of imaging will be used to study the effect of the brain tumor on your speech.

To identify language organization prior to surgery in patients in whom a tumor invades or is directly adjacent to the expected location of one of the language centers. [ Time Frame: conclusion of study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

To assess language reorganization over time. [ Time Frame: conclusion of study ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Patients, who were treated prior to our first scan, will not be eligible to participate in this study

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00599703